Imaginary friend Budo narrates this heartwarming story of love, loyalty, and the power of the imagination—the perfect read for anyone who has ever had a friend . . . real or otherwiseBudo is lucky as imaginary friends go. He’s been alive for more than five years, which is positively ancient in the world of imaginary friends. But Budo feels his age, and thinks constantly of the day when … eight-year-old Max Delaney will stop believing in him. When that happens, Budo will disappear.
Max is different from other children. Some people say that he has Asperger’s Syndrome, but most just say he’s “on the spectrum.” None of this matters to Budo, who loves Max and is charged with protecting him from the class bully, from awkward situations in the cafeteria, and even in the bathroom stalls. But he can’t protect Max from Mrs. Patterson, the woman who works with Max in the Learning Center and who believes that she alone is qualified to care for this young boy.
When Mrs. Patterson does the unthinkable and kidnaps Max, it is up to Budo and a team of imaginary friends to save him—and Budo must ultimately decide which is more important: Max’s happiness or Budo’s very existence.
Narrated by Budo, a character with a unique ability to have a foot in many worlds—imaginary, real, child, and adult— Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend touches on the truths of life, love, and friendship as it races to a heartwarming . . . and heartbreaking conclusion.
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This book was perfect. Have you ever read something that ended so beautifully, incorporating even the most minor plot points in its resolution, that you couldn’t help but cry as you reached the final page? It’s a rare experience, but an amazing one. Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend has earned its place among my favorites, along with a 5-star rating …
Starting with the “novel” idea of writing about an Imaginary Friend, Matthew Dicks wrote an engaging story that is full of surprises. I heard Mr. Dicks explain that the writing led him and sometimes he had to stop because he wrote to a place he didn’t know how to get out of. He’d think it through until he had a plausible solution resulting in this …
The concept is interesting and not what you would expect. I was a little surprised to find that I could identify with the boy and his imaginary friend.
Such an original work! I enjoyed it from beginning to end, and had trouble putting it down.
Our daughter had 5 imaginary friends and she still remembers them as an adult so I just had to read this book – I dearly loved every page! It’s unusual – certainly sparks the imagination and touches the heart!
As a child, I had an imaginary friend. This book brought back a lot of memories. It was very interesting to read this from the perspective of someone else with several possibilities of our imagination.
One of the best!
This is a unique way to look at imaginary friends and it helps explain some of the characteristics of autism.
There is so much to say about this book, that words fail. It isn’t a book of beautiful phrasing and word acrobatics, but it is a book of beauty nonetheless. Simple, pure love of an Imaginary Friend for his Boy. Fear and heroism through the most amazing characters I’ve ever read. I’ll never forget Oswald, Teeny and Graham and Summer. Even Chomp and …
This book tells the experiences of an autistic young boy from the perspective of his imaginary friend. Interesting is how the imaginary friend can see other children’s imaginary friends – how they are all different, with different abilities depending on how each child created his or her friend. Fun to see how inventive the imaginary friend can …
A very creative book that holds your attention.
I thoroughly enjoyed it and would recommend it.
Great story about boy with special needs. Loved it!
Such a wonderful idea. For those of us that had a make- believe friend, it is validating and comforting. For the rest of you, please enjoy. It is a wonderful story of love.
About half way through and loving every minute. Pure joy with such touching moments of love.
Should’ve been billed as a book for grade schoolers.
A most unusual read, and I couldn’t put it down. Where was the author taking me? I was scared to turn the next page but couldn’t wait to do so. I wanted to hang with Budo, Teeny, Graham, Oswald, Max, and of course, Dee. A magical book about love, loss, friendship, bravery, sacrifice, and knowing the import of each. I loved this book immensely. …
Suspend disbelief and have a good time.
Absolutely stunning and unlike anything I have ever read.
Phenominal premise. LOVED this book so much, I hated to see it end. One of the most unusual books I’ve read in a long time,
This book drew me in from the first paragraph, and kept me there until the end. Haunting in a way, in that I finished it yesterday and haven’t been able to stop thinking about the story. Illuminating in so many ways, magical in others, this book is a must read. I would give more stars if I could.